Adjunct Instructor - Level Design

The Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) is seeking a Part Time Adjunct Instructor for our Game Department to teach Level Design, a course that introduces art students to fundamental concepts of game level conceptualization and digital prototyping. Students will explore core level design concepts such as pacing, player guidance, balance and accessibility alongside key practices in prototyping and documentation. The successful candidate for this position will have direct experience in drafting levels for gameplay, with strong classroom management and community building skills.

Desired candidates with a background in art and technology will be considered for this role. They will have moderate experience within several game engines and demonstrate capabilities using technology tools to facilitate and teach prototyping. This course is scheduled for in person sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 6:15 PM (EST). The position will begin August 2025.

Position: Adjunct Instructor, part-time

Qualifications:

• A BFA/MFA in art or design with a focus on coding, game design, or technology will be considered.
• Experience teaching at the college level is desired, but not required.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date of Hire: Fall 25

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that articulates the ways their experience fits the role, highlights their teaching philosophy, and discusses their experience teaching through a lens of cultural competency..
• A CV including names/contact details for three references

Please direct any questions regarding the position to the search committee chair, Elizabeth Keegan, ekeegan@ccad.edu. Review of applicants will begin on April 1, 2025, and applications will continue to be received and reviewed until the position is filled.

About CCAD:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches a diverse undergraduate and graduate student body in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, accredited, and nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers 11 BFA programs in a variety of visual art and design disciplines, a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and a Master of Professional Studies in Retail Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and commerce at the highest level. At the core of CCAD is The CCAD Way, one of Creative Collaboration, Intentional Inclusivity, and Proven Potential. Our Core Values of Respect, Positivity, Inspiration, and Accountability unite us. Learn more at ccad.edu.

About Columbus:

As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020.

And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.

EEO Statement:

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.

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